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The Washington critic., 1887-11-16
OF BOYD's DIREC-
rs TORY,
i STREET NORTHWEST,

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. II, 1857.
To protect the public from the misleading
statements of irresponsible agents of an at
tempted opposition to "Boyd's Directory
all, persons are hereby Informed that tho
publication OF "Boyd's Directory" has not
been suspended or abandoned because OF Col.
Boyds death. Tho book will be issued AN
NUALLY at the usual time, and will, In sys.
ten, compilation and accuracy, conform to
former editions. All statements TO the con.
trary are false, and claims to be the "succes.
sOr to Boyd" are fraudulent.
MRS EIJZAnETII pnyn DuhIgobar
The Washington critic., 1887-11-16

ABOUT two hundred citizens of Vir.
einia residing in Baltimore sent letter
TO MIR. Barbour yesterday expressing
the hope that he would soon secure q
seat in the United States Senate.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-16

case there's no smashing of states.
Contingencies are always imminent In
politics as In war.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-16

Tho "uncmployed" in London appear to
be right busy in raising row and fighting
the police. What's in n namey
The Washington critic., 1887-11-16

NsoFIRST PAYMENT I4TH ISSUE,
sSS NOVEMBER, 1887.
EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
EQUITABLE BUILDING" 1908 ST.
AssETs-s70O,55 ,55sGi.
Subscription books are now open for q new
Issue of stock 1.-THE lith). Subscriptions and the
first payment thereon received daily at the
Office of the Association, Equitable Building,
1908 st. Shares are $3.50 per month.
Pamphlets explaining the object and ad-
vantages of the Association arc furnished
upon application.
Office hours from 0 q. m. to d.30 p. m. On
tho first Wednesday In each month the
ofiice. will be open from to s p. m. Advances
will be made promptly at z o'clock. The
Eighth Annual Meeting will be held at Ma
tlonal Rifles Amory, q st., at 730 o'clock
THOMAS soMERvILLE, Prest.
JNO. JOY EDISON, sec'y.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-16
FOR RENT-MISCELLANEOu

EOR RENT-Part of a Large store;
l. good stand for confectionery fruit OF
provision store, @, X, Critic office.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-16
BARGAINS
OFFERED ny
J. w. P. MYERS & SON,
Real Estate Brokers,

1923 New York Ave.
The Washington critic., 1887-11-16

s~;szBsPECIAL BARGAINS In MEMS
w FALL UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY and
GLOVES. at +. Y. HALLS,
Shirts To order. or y " ".
The Washington critic., 1887-11-16

n%yzzDR. WHITE, Foot Specialist,
kSy i4iG penna ave, opp. WIZARDS Hotel,
successfully treats Curns, Bunions, Diseased
Naila, Vascular ENcrcscences and all foot all
mcnts without pain Refers to the most omi-
nent physicians, surgeons and thousands OF
other wcll.known persons patrons Of his os-
tahlishment. Twonty seventh year of pric-
tlco In Washington. Fee, 81 a sitting for put
ting the foot In order.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14

These are some bits OF wisdom culled
from Beechsrs recent u,teranccsi
Every farm should own good farmer
A man never has good luck Who has a
bad vito.
The masses agaias, the classes The world
over.
A man who does DOT love praise is no,
foil man.
4 man mus, ask leave Of his stomach 10
be happy man.
II takes longer for man to and on, nan
than any other creature thai is made
Flowers arc the sweetest things that
God ever made and forso, TO pat soul
into.
A man without self respect is like bar.
rel without hoops aud iumblos 10 pieces
Whoever makes home seem to the youne
more happy is public bcnefsclor.
The creates, event 10 hens liic is made
mp Of an esq aud caokle, But eagles
never cacklc.
A proud man is seldom a grateful man.
for he never thinks that he gets as much
as be deserves
That cannot be healthy condition 10
which few prosper and the great mass ara
drudges
Communities are blcsl in the proportion
in which money is di1ased through the
whole range OF population.
Gambling with cards or dice or sto,ks
is all one thing is getting money with.
out giving IN equivalent for II,
Newspapers are the sehoolmasters OF the
common people. That endless book, the
newspaper, is our national glory.
One OF the original tendencies OF the
human mind, fundamental and universal,
is the love OF other peoples private affairs
This is a good world TO sin in, but so
far as men are concerned il is very bard
world TO repent iu. 1t is a bitter world;
1t is cruel world,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14

Even in the serious business Of inyesti-
eating Government contracts during the
war there was occasional CLEANS Of humor
II was in the matter Of large purchase OF
horses which on their arrival at the supply
depot had been condemned, that mem
ber OF Congress who was friend OF the
implicated official, argued earnestly that
the horses were all right when they left
the place where they were bought and
that they must have been rendered uufit
for service solely by the long journey to
the supply depot. Mr.. Dawes Of the Ia
yestigatipg Committee inquired, With
queer twinkle 10 his eyes.
"How long time did this journey oc-
cupyS"
Il don't know exicily bnt good
while"
"Well," said Mr.. Dawes. about how
many years, cay?
How many2' What do you mean ty such
q question Az tbaif'
"Wby, yon say the horses we're sound
AID young when they started and be-
came unfit for service during the jour
ney. IL must have taken long time,
because nearly the whole lot we're con-
demned tof being over twenty y-one years
oldr
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14
Progressive China

China will shortly have stamped com
age for The first time IN Ler history.
Hitherto the coins ID circulation have
been small brDss tokens roughly cast In
sand about the size Of a Lsli-penny an
perforated with square hole by which
they are struDg together. They are OF
intnitesimsl value. being eqnal 10 one
thousandih Of dollar or five sbillings
English.
The currency Of higher yAlne Is OF silver,
10 the form Of balls and bars, the value Of
which is calculated by weight There "a
also some paper currency aud Mexican dol
lars have circulated freely.
Tie nes machines will turn ont the dol
lar and three lesser coins 10 silver, equal
10 oee hail, ose.l liith. AID one tenth Of tbs
dollar, and also tbe brass coins. equal 10
II 900 part Of dollar The presses will
torn out 2 .700, 900 coins per day, oi the
yslae Of sl2s, 40 Tue brass coins will
retain the squsrc hole, which hss prevail
"a from time immemorisl. this being .
poiat which Chinese conservatives could
not forego
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14


Heress story about well known rail
road man which Chicago rsilroader, whs
used 10 work with him. relates, II il
about William NJ. Clements who leaves
the Erie Express TO become general mana
ger Of the Baltimore a Ohio railroad east
Of the Ohio river, aud is from the columns
Of the New York Sun.
Clements career has been remarkable
one in many respects. aud he certainly Is
a remarkable man in every respect PrioI
to the war be was freight conductor on
the Baltimore 4 Ohio, aud he first met
John W. Garrett, then presldent oil ths
road. nssr Wheeling W. Va Three rear
cars OF Conductor Clements train were
derailed one day near Wheeling, aud
Clements took the red signal aud went
back 10 flag an express, which be Knew
was following He sent the engineer aud
fireman ahead 10 stop all trains coming
from that direction aud to get assistance,
hurridly calling out TO stupid brakeman.
"Pull the train ahead about hundred
yards" The rear cars had commenced to
burn from the broken stove In the caboose,
and Clements wanted TO save the valuable
freight in the Others. The brakeman
climbed aboard the engine, but was too
stupid to pull the throttle. Tho whole
train was burned, causing loss OF over
$751; 600.
When Clements returned TO the scene
with some OF the passengers from the ex'
press, which be had stopped half mile
away, he looked at the stupid brakeman,
noored him with one powerful blow. A
stout quiet looking passenger walked up
to Clements aud said: "Why did you de
sert your train? Yon could have sent that
man back with the flag and saved these
ears yourself II seems to me that you
don't know your business
Clements is a broad shouldered six foot
er, and when he glared at his audacious
critic many people supposed there would
be another knock down. "Why, you fooll'
he replied, centemptuously, do you sup.
pose | was going to trust that msn2 /
knew he was fool, like yourself, and
that's the reason ] let him monkey with
the cars while / went back to look after
human lives.
Conductor, do you know who | amp
mo; and don't care, F"
IL am John W. Garrett"
"Well. don't care If you are. II you
value freight more than human lives, ]
don't And l will burn up dozen trains
before I'll let one OF your Cheap John
brakemen kill few dozen people"
elements stalked away and busted
himself directing the wreckiug crew en-
gagged in clearing the track. Old man
Garrett looked quietly on without utter
ing another word. The following week
Clements was made passenger condnc-
tor whereas every one supposed that he
would be discharged. He rose steadily
until he became master OF transportation
OF the whole road.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14
The Porters Of Constantinople

Another curiosity OF Constantinople,
which does not excite disgust, but, on the
contrary, a surprise akin to admiration Is
the hamel, or porter. His name, which
which has in Arabic the same origin as that
OF camel, describes him quite well. de
is, in fact, camel without the hump; but
this hump is. however, more or less repre-
sented by large leather cushion resting
on his back. aud intended TO support bis
burden. Moveover, the Turkish porter
has the sobriety, the patience and the
strength OF the camel.
The French Proverb: as strong as q
Turk, must bave been suggested by the
sight OF this burden carrying biped whose
back is strong enough to bear frightful
loads. One hardly dares to tell Of some
OF their feats OF muscle. for lear OF being
consid cred hoaster. Here are two,
however. One day when ] changed my
lod dgings, | had three men come 10 move
my piano. They tied It up firmly with
straps. Then two Of them went away. and
the third, STOPPING down. raised the piano
and placing it upon his back carried 1t .
distance that took more than three quar-
ters Of an hour. On another occasion |
met a hsmel who was carrying upon his
back an enormous calasb, the wheels aud
aIletrees OF which had been broken of
and fastened to one side Of the vehicle.
The only thing wanting was the two horses
on bis arms. The passers by. accustomed
as they we're TO these prodigies Of strength,
stopped 10 see this diminu,ise Hercules
walk by. who disappeared under bis load.
taking an even and easy step. and uttering
at the same time the word Nguarda
/ The irugali,y Of the hamel is equally
surprising. Who knows bu, it IL one Of
the secrets Of Lis strength He never eats
any cooked food, except little rice and
Kind Of soft sni iasipid seacracke. called
pide 10 Turkish, aud taking the place Of
bread. HIS ordinary food consists Of
cncum bers, which be eats with the skin
on, salad without salt or seasoning. and
uncocked onions
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14
Tom Waller's Early Love.

New London people are fond OF telling
about Gov. Tom Walters early romance
II seems that when Mr.. Waller was yet
struggling as an impecunious law clerk,
long before he had begun to lift his head
above the crowd, he fell in love with the
mayors daughter. His suit was eminent
ly successful, SO far as the lady was con-
cerned, but Mayor Loomis was an august
parsonage, who looked askance at the
seedy young lawyer and his prospects.
The stern parent not only objected to the
desired union, but prevented it.
This set back put the spur to Walters
pride and his energy, and he forthwith
determined to be bigger man than the
mayor Of New London or perish in the
attempt lie devoted himself TO business
kept weather eye on politics, and was
soon elected mayor. Mayor Loomis was
meanwhile credited with yearning for the
goyernorsbip. but he bad to stand aside
and see it go to bis would be son in-law
And by aud by Mr.. Waller was mentioned
for the presidency, made q notionsl repn-
tation, and was assigned to an important
place 10 the diplomatic service. IL issaid
that Mr. Loomis feels an eternal regret for
his mistake 10 judgment
The sequel ought to be, Of course, that
Mr.. Waller finally won the fathers consent
aud married the daughter, but, as mat z
ter Of fact, each found mate years ago,
and now Mr. Walters house is next door
that occupied by the daughter, aud the two
families are on the best of terms
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14
He Fled In Hast.

II came 10 here a few weeks ago." said
a stranger TO the proprietor Of a place on
Michigan avenue, ITO buy some candy,
and cross eyed woman with stuck-up
nose e--------"
"Tbat woman, cir, was my wiieP re-
piled the proprietor as be moved along
the counter.
"Ahl Excuse mel But there WAS q girl
here. She was a tall, slab-sided young
woman with red hair, ana had freckles all
over ------"
That ~as my daughter. cir, aud how
dare you talk that way''
"ob. il was Beg your pardon, sir-beg
: ] zen pardous The boy that waited on
ne had a month as big as pumpkin pie,
aud don't believe he knew enough 10 last
him Cyer--
That wss my son, cir! Have you come
in here 10 deliberately insult my familyl"
shouted the proprietor
Your son, eLf Beg more psrdous
lots Of pardons. What | Santed 10 say
MgA+-~~
"Yon get out You came here 10 give
ne bi, about au old man with dyed
shisaen who bad married bis third wife
aud wslked With game leg. aud ! VOL I
stand IL 90 right out or Ill do yon nor
tai injury inside o. minu.eI
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14

Close by railroad junction 10 Alabama
where we had to wait sometime for the
other train was general store, and several
Of us went over TO see how business was
done. The proprietor was a little old
man with benevolent face, and bis clerk
was bis sou, who was hawk'eyed, sharp
nosed young man with no beneyolsnce
about him. The customers were princi-
pally negroes, aud there was a great run
on some new tin coffee pots just unpacked.
The one hung up for sale was marked 20
on the bottom, Every time darkey
asked for coffee pot ho was referred TO
William, and every time William was
asked for calico be referred the customer
to his father. We saw this go on until
our curiosity was aroused, and the colonel
finally asked the old man for and expla'
nation
stranger" queried the old man in
reply.
"Yes."
Don't live about here2"
"Oh, no; just waiting for the train,
"Well, then, it's just this way; William
has the conscience to ask 40 cents for 20
cent coffee pot, and he's leete sot in his
ways so let him tend to that line.
"But about the calico9"
"Well, try as hard as | may, | can't
ask over IS pence for ten cent calico, and
as William knows how rigid my principles
are he never interieres with my side OF the
stora.n
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14

Jimmy TofIboy sneaked into the house
rlther more quietly than usual, about al
hour after supper
well, sir" said bis father sternIy.
Where have you beeui"
"Fishing," was the subdned reply.
"Where are your hsh''
"Oh, got the biggest fish you ever
saw just out Of water and be fell of ihe
hook"
James, my son, said his parent stern
Iy. II don't care 60 much about your go
ing fishing, but to think tha, boy Of mine
should tell that yarn. Why my grasdia-
ther told me that. himself. T"
"lt's q case Of herediiy, amt Il papf"
said Jimmie, brightly. add nothing more
was said.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14

Literary lodger 10 new servant -"Oh.
you are the nex servant; and Whist might
be your nameG "ApDer. sir" L. L. -
Hannah or Anna7" s." 'Taint neither.
=, its Amer. with bpiieLes
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-07-14

Women are frisbifai gossips, We know,
but IL they we're not their husbands would
miss q great deal Of entertaining Informs
tion al out the neighbOfs.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-15
The Mine hulo.

One of the most am sing and at the same time most pitifui sights to be seen about the coal mines, says a correspond ent writing from Nanticoke, is the de- scent of a mule to thedepths below.
 The shaft is, say, 600 feet deep, and yawns at ones feet like spot of ink on the ground. A car, lowered and raised by perpendicular wire cable, shoots up and down with breathless velocity. On the car Is fastened narrow stall, with iron bars. which can be fastened across the entrance.
 By various methods the unfortunate mule is bror=.,: Q, far as the mouth of the shaft, but when he sees the car he knows what 1t means. That mule fully realizes that If he walks aboard he will never see daylight again, and will have 10 work in the dark as only mine mule must.
 50 he kicks. Argument is useless, persuasion falls on deaf ears. He kicks with yigor and precision that means business. His heels are battery that would terrify even the fatalistic valor of the Mahdi.
 But long beam is brought and one end put against one of the uprights at the side of the shaft. At the other end tOHA l'uoAA, IA4S OCttlu 1lhS u lever against the mules Hanks. Now the beasts backbone curves until his head is next his ta l, and his four feet, planted firmly together, seem nVeted to the ground.
 The beam Is decided failure, though two men are, at the. same time, tugglng at a halter.
 But there Is another resource. Even mule resistance can be overcome by steam power,
 4 rope is fastened around the mules neck and looped around those vicious hind legs. Then a steam windlass is slowly turned and the unlucky beast is dragged on the car. The iron bars are put up, a bell rings, and the car drops downward, while last melancholy bray floats up from the black hole
 There is one muie under Wilkesbarre, that has spent twenty-one years ofuseful life hauling coal in the dark. The miners are Iroud of him, and he has twice been hoisted to the surface to walk proudly in the miners parades.
 Mules do not, as has been often said, go blind in the mines, but when they are brought out a bandage must be tied over their eyes for several days.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-15
Ineome of Queen YIetorIa.

Queen Victoria has a great financial advantage over her heir apparent in the circumstances that, whether times are good or bad, her Majesty's snug little revenue of over e7.00O week is paid just the same, while it is we'll known that the Prince has for years past been obliged to make heavy abatemeuts in his Guchy of Cornwall property - not so much, perhaps, in the duchy proper as in its outlying estates in other counties.
 Ills allowance from Parliament of e4o, 900 a year is just what the Queen re- ceiv s from her duchy of Lancaster as 9 little extra pocket money. in addition to her 91,0O0 day. The prince, more over, has no country seat kept up for him. while the Quecn has half a dozen pesides her own houses.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-15

Somebody WhO Knows Gives Valuable Suggestions on the Good Government of Boys and Girls.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-06-13
THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL

WILL HAVE a LINE COMPLETED TO KANSAS
CITY WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS.
In spite of the utmost care taken to
keep profoundly secret the plans and
projects of railroads, it is seldom that an
extension of great systsm is determined
upon, or even seriously considered, tsdt
the tact does not soon tind its weyfnto
print. 1t has long been believed rtat the
Illinois Central, while having g magnify
cent southern outlet, would eventually
be extended to Kansas City, and thust3e
placed in better position to commaiN 8
portion of the traffic which comes6fom
the vast territory stretching wsetward
from this point. 1t is now positively
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-06-13
strateg lc Railroads In Germany.

memorial is before the German Par
lament in regard to the construction of
new railroads for strategic purposes, the
laying of second tracks and the direct
connection of Upper Alsace and South
Germany without trespassing on Swiss
territory. The neighboring states have
developed their network of railroads
in this respect, especially France, which
has made extraordinary exertions for in
creasing her facilities for transportation
of large masses of men as well as freight
to the eastern frontier. In view of this
Germany can no longer hesitate to put
herself on an equal footing in this respect,
if the timely concentration of troops for
the protection of the frontier is to
be assured and the country guarded
against foreign invasion, To this end
the military authorities of Germany sug-
gest the expediency of double tracks for
many important railroads in Alsace-
Lorraine, Prussia, Bavaria, Wurtemberg,
Baden and Hesse. Further, they recon-
mend the erection of additional plat
forms for embarking and disem-
barking large numbers of
men, as well as the construc-
ton of side tracks for the loading and
unloading of war material and freight at
certain points. The imperial government
proposes to grant for this purpose SI6,-
800, 900, of which nine millions shall be
appropriated the current year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-06-13
Railroad Changes.

PORTLAND, OREGON, June 12.-The
resignation of c. F. Prescott, general
manager of the Oregon Railway and
Navigation Company, has been accepted
by T. J. Potter, now vice-president Of
the Union Pacific and allied lines. In
der the terms of the lease of the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company to the
Oregon Short Line, Mr.. Potter becomes
manager of the Oregon Railway and Nsvi-
CATION. H. S. Rowe, present superin-
tendent of the Oregon Railway and Nsvi-
CATION, retains that position, and in addi-
ton will be Mr.. Potter's representative
here. Mr.. Prescott's resignation was
accepted at his own urgent request. Mr..
Potter has spent two weeks examining
the Oregon Railway and Navigation prop
erty, and said to an Associated Press
agent that he is more than well pleased
with it and the resources of the country
tributary to it.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-06-13
Tn. Speed of Freight rra,n,.

The average time now made by freight
trains is about twelve miles an hour. but
the question of increasing this to twenty
or twenty-five miles is being seriously
considered by some roads. 1t is claimed
by those who have given the matter care
full study that it is not only impracticable
to run freight trains at high rate of
speed, but it will result in q great saving
to the roads, after 8 liberal allowance has
been made for the extra wear and tear on
roadbeds and rolling stock. This con-
clusion is reached by assuming that
il quicker runs are made fewer
trains and less number of hands will
be required to handle the freight bust
ness. That freight trains can easily be